Chapter 25

• Oh, it felt so good to be with him like this: it really was like a dream come true. She was reminded of the balls her favourite fictional heroines had attended: Elizabeth Bennett overhearing Mr. Darcy's disparaging remarks, shy governess Jane Eyre being persuaded to dance with Mr. Rochester, and Kate dancing with Viscount Anthony. What woman who'd read the book or seen the movie hadn't pictured herself in the leading role?
• Well, now it was Amelia Smith treading a measure with famous, devilishly handsome Duke Dane Barnard. God, if her friends could see her now! To your face Jacob' she yelled in her head.
• She danced on air, conscious of the beauty and elegance of her gown, and her flawless grace.